clear; clear-cut; lucid; unequivocal; explicit
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
the whole world; the universe
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to do for real; to do in real life; to carry (a story) into actual practice
sleeping late in the morning
the other day; a few days ago
story; tale; talk; discussion
to subsist; to keep on living
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
originally; by nature; from the start
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
deep affection; excessive love
scoundrel; rascal; villain
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
in that manner; like that
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)